The Titanium Economy Podcast
The brains behind Ayna bring you this first-of its kind podcast series with esteemed leaders from across the industrial sector. These in-depth conversations lift the lid on how success is cultivated in The Titanium Economy.
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Episode 12: Tom Ferguson (opens the original)
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Listen to an illuminating discussion with Tom Ferguson, the President and CEO of AZZ Inc. Tom chats with Connor Bradley and shares his insights on AZZ’s role in the infrastructure and construction sectors, driven by the data center market boom. The conversation also explores AZZ's strategic growth, including the 2022 acquisition of Precoat Metals, the impact of the IIJA and CHIPS Act, and innovations in metal manufacturing. Tom has been at the helm of AZZ for over a decade, and has propelled the
Episode 8: Mike Olosky (opens the original)
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As CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie, Mike Olosky leads the company with a clear vision of industry leadership through innovation and customer service. With over 20 years at Henkel, including roles as COO and Regional President, Mike's leadership, strategic investments, and embrace of technology have spurred Simpson Strong-Tie's growth amid economic challenges. With 14 years of global experience, Mike champions a growth mindset and people-centric culture to drive industry excellence. In this episode Nin
Episode 40: Scott Barbour (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Titanium Economy Podcast, Scott Barbour, CEO of Advanced Drainage Systems, talks with Akshay Sethi, President & Head of Commercial Excellence at Ayna, about how ADS grew from a $2 billion to $10 billion market cap through operations, acquisitions, and capital allocation. Scott explains how ADS manages stormwater and septic systems while recycling 500 million pounds of plastic annually, and how acquisitions like Infiltrator and NDS expanded their water management capabiliti
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